Physical, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE)
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Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE)
PSHE & RSHE enables our children to become healthy, independent and responsible members of society. It aims to help children understand how they are developing personally and socially and tackles many of the moral, social and cultural issues that are a part of growing up. We provide our children with opportunities for them to learn about rights and responsibilities and appreciate what it means to be a member of a diverse society. Our children are encouraged to develop their sense of self-worth by playing a positive role in contributing to school life and the wider community.
Whole School Overview
At Wheldon, PSHE & RSE are taught together through quality first teaching and additional whole school Awareness Days.
This document shows an overview of how PSHE and RSHE is taught within our school from Nursery to Year 2.
Useful Information
| Name | Format | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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| PSHE and RSHE Whole School Overview.pdf | |||
| RSHE Policy 25-26.pdf | |||
| Subject Document PSHE and RSE with vocab.pdf |
PSHE & RSHE in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
In EYFS, PSHE & RSHE is taught through one of the seven areas of learning labelled Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED). PSED is crucial for children to lead healthy and happy lives, and is fundamental to their cognitive development. Children are supported to manage emotions, develop a positive sense of self, set themselves simple goals, have confidence in their own abilities, to persist and wait for what they want and direct attention as necessary. Through adult modelling and guidance, they will learn how to look after their bodies, including healthy eating, and manage personal needs independently. Through supported interaction with other children they will learn how to make good friendships, co-operate and resolve conflicts peaceably. These attributes will provide a secure platform from which children can achieve at school and in later life.
PSHE & RSHE in Key Stage 1 (KS1)
In KS1, PSHE and RSHE are woven to create one curriculum document. PSHE and RSHE are an important and necessary part of all pupils’ education. PSHE is a non-statutory subject, however it is used to equip pupils with a sound understanding of risk and with the knowledge and skills necessary to make safe and informed decisions. Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) is now statutory for all primary aged children. Due to the young age of our children, Sex Education is not taught in our school, although aspects that are covered in the Science curriculum are still statutory. Relationships education is taught within our school to put in place the key building blocks of healthy, respectful relationships, focusing on family and friendships, in all contexts, including online. We teach health education to gain an understanding of how to be physically and mental wellbeing . We strive to ensure pupil happiness is priority, and children are equip to deal with challenging experiences that may arise.
Vincent Values
All of these aspects are supported within the wider work of our whole school fundamentals. Our Vincent Values praise and help children to foster key attributes and skills we hope they carry throughout life. Every Friday all children take part in a celebrations assembly where we celebrate the efforts and achievements made that week. Please see our Vincent Values below. For more information on this, please visit 'About Us - Aims and Values'.
Whole School Gallery
Below you will find images of all the exciting activities we get up to over the year:
Nursery Gallery
Reception Gallery
Year 1 Gallery
Year 2/1Gallery
Year 2 Gallery
Awareness Days
To further support and develop the knowledge and skills gained through PSHE and RSHE, as a whole school we take part in specific awareness days throughout the year to further develop and raise awareness of a variety of different key areas. Below you will find the awareness days for 2025/26.
Other Useful Information
6 simple ways to practice PSHE at home:
1. From a young age, encourage your child to dress and undress independently and manage their own hygiene, such as by washing hands after using the toilet.
2. Provide a role play area resourced with materials reflecting your child's interests.
3. Encourage your child to help you plan and cook healthy recipes. Take them shopping and involve them in decision making.
4. Make time for simple activities and games that encourage teamwork, independence, sharing and turn taking.
5. Give plenty of positive encouragement and praise to build self-esteem, and when they do something wrong, help them reflect on why their behaviour was unkind and think of how they could have handled the situation instead (problem solving activities).
6. Read stories together, discussing the problem and solution.
For more information please visit:
NSPCC PANTS Song
NSCPP Pants Scheme
